Academic medicine
USC Medical School
Former Assistant Professor of Surgery.
Why it mattersUseful when a consultation needs clear teaching, careful explanation, and structured decision-making.
Meet the surgeon
Thomas T. Nguyen, MD
Board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience.
Thomas T. Nguyen, MD is the medical director of Orange County Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center and a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience.
Dr. Nguyen’s background brings together cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, burn reconstruction, academic teaching, and a patient-centered approach to planning.
Profiles and reviews
Training timeline
The path behind the consultation.
Training, teaching, reconstructive experience, research, and affiliations organized for quick review before a consultation.
Burn reconstruction
USC and Los Angeles County Burn Centers
Former Associate Director with the USC Burn Center and Los Angeles County Burn Center.
Why it mattersAdds reconstructive judgment for scar, skin, soft tissue, and complex healing conversations.
Fellowship training
Shriners Burn Institute and NIH
Fellowship training with Shriners Burn Institute of Plastic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina and the National Institutes of Health.
Why it mattersBrings specialized training into cosmetic and reconstructive planning.
Research
Published surgical scholarship
Published nine book chapters and twenty-three articles related to burn reconstruction research.
Why it mattersSupports evidence-aware conversations about tradeoffs, safety, and realistic outcomes.
Professional standing
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Active membership in the American Medical Association and American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Why it mattersHelps visitors identify professional context before requesting a private consultation.
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